A Struggle!

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This is different Marjorie. Some lovely planes with lost and found edges in there. You should definitely do more

Wow! Vibrant. I thought it was pastel for a moment

Ooo Majorie; I do like this very much! Gorgeous

I really like this and worth the struggle

An abstract view of rooftops comes to mind and a hint at cubism in the foreground shapes, perhaps. I like the darker colours of the palette showing through the veil of the lighter washes in the bottom third. I struggle with abstracts Marjorie, I have no imagination which I think helps a lot in the planning stage! 😂

Thanks all - you’ve lifted me a bit, I felt it hadn’t really worked. Fiona, it’s not rooftops…

Buildings yes and rooftops , looks interesting to me. Look forward to Monday to see what you decide!

I think Paul Klee was in my mind, but not the colours.

I think it's wonderful 😊

Very nicely done Marjorie. It’s the thinking about it that either helps or hinders. I like how the underpainting comes through your overlaid colour.

Beautiful misty effect Marjorie.

Love the colours and the effects Marjorie. I never know what I am doing when I try abstracts which is probably very good for me, though it's hard to change mindset. Anyway, your painting looks beautiful- good result!

Has a lovely charm about it.

Looks good Marjorie.

Yes, and one of Paul Klees sayings was 'Abstract is like taking a line for a walk' and so those buildings with triangular structures like A frames are emerging from the unknown, it kind of keeps one guessing what next! I do see old buildings and maybe a harbour in the distance..

This works for me as an abstract Marjorie. I like it a lot!

Marjorie this is great. I love the colours you’ve used. I can see roof tops and chimneys. Love it.

Thanks to everyone who took the time to comment…I feel the need to strengthen it a bit, maybe with a bit of red ( not so that it dominates). The time I’ve spent thinking about this! It’s so much harder for me than something figurative.

I see yachts...x

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The difficulty of producing an abstract! I spent too much time thinking about it and because it’s for Monday it had to be acrylic. I might keep trying, it might get easier. It’s on an old piece of plywood, 17”x17”. I have another idea I might try, now that I know some of the pitfalls.

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Marjorie Firth

Still Life, seascapes and portraits are my favourite subjects. I paint whatever takes my fancy, am self-taught and, from time to time, attend short courses. I paint in a variety of media, oils are my favourite. I enjoy the challenge of entering the monthly POL competitions and have exhibited 5 times…

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